Background Checks in 185+ Countries

Enhance your global hiring confidence when expanding your team.

Mitigate hiring risks

Hiring talent in other countries can be challenging, with compliance and security concerns at the forefront of every hiring decision. Discover a new level of assurance in your global hiring process with RemoFirst’s background check offerings.

Our suite of robust background checks is designed to fortify your global, remote workforce.

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Comprehensive background checks at your fingertips

RemoFirst offers a comprehensive range of background checks to ensure your candidates meet the highest standards of integrity. Our services include:

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National ID Check

Confirm the authenticity of national identity documents, aligning provided personal information with official records.

Global Sanctions Check

Safeguard your organization by identifying individuals or entities on global sanctions lists.

Reference Check

Verify candidate information through insights from previous employers and professional contacts.

Criminal Check

Assess hiring risks with criminal history searches, crucial for sensitive roles and vulnerable groups.

Academic Check

Validate educational and professional history, ensuring qualifications match job requirements.

Financial History Check

Evaluate financial reliability, encompassing credit history and bankruptcy records.

Global reach, local expertise

Have questions about background checks or anything else related to international hiring?

Our embedded chat function connects you directly with our team of experts, ensuring you have all the answers you need while keeping all relevant parties in the loop.

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Discover how we help startups to Fortune 500 companies employ talent in 185+ countries while maintaining local compliance, payroll, and more. Join them to bring on top talent and eliminate high hiring costs.

More than once, I have had a need or request that was answered not just with a fix, but with a permanent improvement of my service. They go out of their way to give me even better than I ask for, without extra charges. RemoFirst makes it as uncomplicated as possible to have employees in multiple countries. This is a great blessing to our business.

Kenny S.

Co-CEO

Blomberg Music Productions

RemoFirst is an amazing platform, everything is extremely user friendly and easy to use compared to other tools that I have been using in the past. Inna and the team were on point and replying to my questions in a more than timely manner as well as making our life super easy! Great people and platform, I'll highly recommend it to my network.

Hugo D.

Business Ops & Strategy Manager

Aflorithmic

EORs can be really, really complex and there is so many different grey areas involved. But working with RemoFirst, they're able to make things clear and concise. It's been a fantastic relationship and they partner really well with all the teams that need to be involved in our hiring process.

Leanne T.

Manager of HR Business Operations

PandaDoc

RemoFirst enables us to compliantly hire and manage employees in countries where we lack an entity, saving time and costs as we scale Creatio globally. They offered the best pricing among all EORs we considered, and the setup process was smooth despite our many questions. The team has been kind and attentive, and the platform is easy to navigate. We’re excited to have completed our onboarding and to be working with RemoFirst!

Olivia H.

Global HR Manager

Creatio

RemoFirst helps to increase flexibility in the hiring process to ensure remote teams can be successfully onboarded anywhere in the world. Customer service is quick to respond to any queries. Positive onboarding experience. Would recommend to others. Makes hiring smooth and hassle free for remote workers.

Emma T.

Program Lead EMEA

TrustLab

RemoFirst ensure to provide an easy and smooth transaction in hiring remote workers across the globe; they will take care of all the nitty gritty part of hiring remote workers without having an entity in a country. They also provide a reasonable pricing that is also appropriate for a startup. What I liked most about RemoFirst is their customer service! Special kudos to our account manager, Victor, who has consistently provided us with speedy and prompt responses from initial contact up to now.

G-Anne B.

Recruiter

Portcast

RemoFirst enables me to work remotely and stay compliant in my home country. It’s also very helpful for submitting and managing expenses, making it a great addition to my primary HR platform with its admin features. The platform is simple, intuitive, and easy to navigate, with more than adequate functionality for getting things done efficiently.

Martin P.

Head of Marketing

BetVictor

We had an entity that was located in a different country that wanted to hire members in the US without affecting the tax status, having RemoFirst help out by being the EOR was the best solution. The setup of the EOR was very easy and we had a dedicated account manger the entire time. Having a dedicated account manager made resolving issues simpler than it would have been otherwise. Nice touch!

Weston M.

Financial Controller

Truffle Ventures

Emma T.

Program Lead EMEA

TrustLab

I had some details to be clarified with the contract, but the staff was very helpful in helping me sort it out. Also, the laptop delivery arranged by RemoFirst was a breeze! The device arrived the next day!

Jane Ruth A.

Client Success Consultant

Osome

Frequently ask questions

Which countries do you support for international background checks, and how comprehensive are the checks?

RemoFirst supports background checks in over 185 countries. The scope of each check depends on local laws and data availability, but we aim to offer consistent, compliant coverage wherever you’re hiring.

Our background checks typically include:

Identity verification
Criminal records (where legally available)
Employment and education history
Global watchlist and sanctions screening

If specific checks are restricted by law in a country, we’ll let you know and provide alternatives when possible.

What types of background checks does RemoFirst offer?

We offer a wide range of checks based on the role, industry, and location. These may include:

Criminal record checks
Employment history verification
Education and degree verification
Identity and address validation
Global sanctions and watchlist screening
Credit checks (where permitted)
Professional license verification

You can tailor the screening package based on what’s relevant and compliant for each role.

How long does a global background check take, and what does the process involve?

Most global background checks are completed within 10 to 15 business days, depending on the country and the type of checks required.

Here’s what the process looks like:

You select the screening package
The candidate provides consent and required documents
Our team begins the background investigation
You receive a final report in the platform once all checks are complete

We keep both you and the candidate informed throughout the process.

How does RemoFirst ensure compliance with local privacy and data protection laws?

We take data privacy seriously. All background checks are conducted in accordance with local laws and global privacy standards, including GDPR and other region-specific regulations.

We ensure:

Informed candidate consent before any checks begin
Secure handling of sensitive personal data
Use of vetted local partners who understand local legal frameworks

Our goal is to protect both your company and your candidates during the screening process.

What happens if a candidate fails a background check? Do we get a report, and what are our options?

Yes, you’ll receive a detailed report outlining the results of the background check. If any issues are flagged, you can review the findings and decide how to proceed.

RemoFirst does not make hiring decisions — the final decision is always yours. We’re here to provide clear, factual information so you can assess potential risks and document your process.